Vincent Jones has been appointed as a Deputy Loudoun County Administrator effective March 14, 2024, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Jones, who was selected for the position after a nationwide search, comes to Loudoun from Warren County, North Carolina, where he served as county manager.
“Vincent has extensive experience in all levels of government, in communities large and small, at the state and local levels, and has demonstrated great leadership throughout his public service career,” said Hemstreet. “I’m confident Vincent’s experiences and proficiency in local government will serve Loudoun well.”
Prior to his appointment as Warren County’s manager in 2018, Jones served as a deputy city manager in Portsmouth, Virginia and deputy council chief of staff for the Richmond, Virginia city council. His experience also includes senior positions with Seat Pleasant and Hyattsville, Maryland; Evanston, Illinois; the State of Maryland; and Orlando, Florida.
In his new position in Loudoun, Jones will join the other members of the Office of the County Administrator in directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of Loudoun County departments and agencies that are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors. Jones’ responsibilities will include overseeing the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services; General Services; and Transportation and Capital Infrastructure. He also will serve as a liaison to the Loudoun County Public Library.
Jones has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from William & Mary and a master’s in public administration from Florida State University.
Jones is also an active member of the International City/County Management Association and has earned the prestigious Credentialed Manager designation. To receive the credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government, meet educational requirements and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of the profession and to lifelong learning and professional development.
The Office of the County Administrator is the highest-level management office of the Loudoun County government and also serves as the Board of Supervisors’ official liaison to the constitutional officers, the judiciary, and state and regional agencies.
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